The renovation project for the Collblanc market, one of the most significant in the Barcelona area, has received final approval from the local government. This green light will allow the commencement of the first phase of the remodelation, with an estimated budget of 1.93 million euros. The decision follows the rejection of all objections submitted to modify the plan.
The complaints primarily came from the Association of External Stalls of the market, which requested, among other things, that the temporary internal stalls be of similar dimensions to their current ones, a financial compensation plan with fee reductions or indemnities, and the possibility of installing a temporary marquee. The local executive argued that a marquee would occupy valuable public space and that the dimensions of the temporary stalls are aligned with the actual space possibilities.
The renovation will be carried out in three main stages. Initially, four internal businesses will be relocated, and stalls will be dismantled to create an open area. Subsequently, external stalls will be moved in phases to dismantle current displays, remove asbestos, and construct new ones. Finally, interior remodeling and the design of new services will take place.
The market, built in 1932 based on a design by Ramon Puig i Gairalt, requires renovation to modernize facilities and address issues such as leaks and the presence of asbestos. Despite the municipal decision, the board of external vendors, led by Pilar Andrés, has expressed disagreement and has not ruled out protests, arguing that the renovation jeopardizes their future.
Councilor José Antonio Alcaide explained that the second phase will be conducted in sections to minimize impact, moving stalls by "quadrants" to reduce the provisional period, although this will extend the overall execution time.
